Class 52 Gallery
Here's a small selection of Western images for you to enjoy. You'll also find many more by clicking 'Print Shop' on the menu.
The main picture above shows D1011 'Western Thunderer' emerging from Dainton Tunnel, just after midday on 20th July 1974. This shot was taken using a Canon FTb on Kodachrome 2, a film rated at just 25ASA which explains the exceptionally fine grain. Not exactly ideal for action photography though!
I remember this week-long trip to Devon and Cornwall so well. I was just 17 years old.. My mate Keith and I rode there on our 250cc motorbikes and stayed overnight in Youth Hostels. Great memories!
Western Leviathan
Class 52 D1014 inside Laira depot on the afternoon of 21st July 1974, less than a month before being withdrawn from service on 6th August that year.
Shot with a Canon FTb on Kodachrome-X
Western Pioneer
Class 52 D1003 (with Class 52 D1036 Western Emperor behind) at Laira depot on the afternoon of 21st July 1974.
Taken with my trusty Canon FTb on Kodachrome-X
Western Pathfinder
Class 52 D1001 is seen leaving Hungerford at 15.36 on 15th June 1974.
This shot was taken using a Canon FTb on Kodachrome-2
Western Stalwart
Class 52 D1006 is seen climbing Hemerdon Bank at 15.13 on 22nd July 1974.
Taken using a Canon FTb on Kodachrome-X
Western Lancer
Class 52 D1027 Western Lancer at Newton Abbot at 13.53 on the 14th July 1974.
Taken with a Canon FTb using Kodachrome-2 film.
Western Fusilier & Western Thunderer
Class 52 D1023 Western Fusilier (left), Class 45 D118 (later 45068) and to the right Class 52 D1011 Western Thunderer at Newton Abbot Depot on the afternoon of 14th July 1974.
Taken with a Canon FTb using Kodachrome - 2 film.
Western Sentinel
Class 52 D1022 arriving at Swindon Station from the West on 30th March 1974.
Taken using a Canon FTb and Ektachrome-X film.
Western Governor & Western Advocate
Class 52 D1054 (left) and D1055 (right) at Westbury shed on the morning of 13th July 1974.
Also visible in the distance is D1052 Western Viceroy.
Taken using Canon FTb on Kodachrome-2 film.